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      community Did tretinoin cause you shedding without any improvement over time?

      in Treatment  3 upvotes 7 months ago
      The user has been using minoxidil, microneedling, and finasteride for hair loss without improvement and is considering tretinoin, but concerns about shedding persist. Another user suggests trying dutasteride instead of finasteride, as both tretinoin and microneedling can irritate the skin.

      community No shedding but temples & frontal receeding

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride 6 months ago
      A 24-year-old male started using finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noticing reduced hair fall but continued temple and frontal recession. He uses both oral and topical minoxidil, biotin, vitamin D, and coal tar shampoo, and experiences rare heart palpitations.

      community DUPA / APHK discussion ( Diffuse unpatterned alopecia / Acquired Progressive Hair Kinkering )

      in Treatment  4 upvotes 6 years ago
      The user discusses their experience with diffuse unpatterned alopecia and acquired progressive hair kinkering, noting improvements with treatments including biotin, pantothenic acid, finasteride, ketoconazole, and zinc pyrithione shampoo. They report thicker, healthier hair and improved scalp condition, attributing success mainly to biotin, pantothenic acid, and finasteride.

      community Telogen Effuvium from crash diet recovery help.

       1 upvotes 9 years ago
      A person experienced hair loss due to a crash diet and is now seeking advice on recovery, including dietary changes and potential treatments like biotin and pumpkin seed oil. They are concerned about nutrient deficiencies and considering a dermatologist visit for further guidance.

      community Losing topical minoxidil progress

      in General  71 upvotes 5 months ago
      The user experienced dryness and shedding with topical minoxidil and switched to oral minoxidil 2.5mg, seeking advice on what to expect. They are concerned about scalp health and looking for others' experiences with this change.

      community 10 Days on Minoxidil: Shedding Concerns and Usage Advice

      in Minoxidil  70 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user is experiencing a receding hairline and strong shedding after starting minoxidil 10 days ago, applying it only on the temples. They are considering using it on the entire scalp and have started using conditioner and leave-in treatments for weak, wavy/curly hair.

      community Update: Had a crazy shed, followed by huge success!

      in Progress Pictures  155 upvotes 9 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after switching to a regimen of 0.5mg dutasteride daily, 5mg oral minoxidil daily, and occasional minoxidil foam, which resolved dandruff issues. They also use 2% ketoconazole shampoo and Kerastase Densifique mousse for styling, and recommend avocado oil for hydration.

      community FPHL vs. Mental Health: Advice Appreciated

      in Minoxidil  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      User experienced hair loss and tried various treatments, including Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Spironolactone. They face a dilemma between continuing treatments for hair regrowth and having a therapy cat, as Minoxidil is toxic to cats.

      community Tips/Advice on current situation aside from shaving bald

      in Progress Pictures  1 upvotes 4 years ago
      The user experienced worse hair after removing a wig system and has been using Hairband 82 Comfort Flex, Hair Max supplements, dermarolling, and a scalp massager for 4 months without clear results. They are hesitant to use Minoxidil due to shedding concerns and avoid finasteride due to side effects, preferring Saw Palmetto instead.

      community Topical Minoxidil Hyperresponder

      in Minoxidil  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      Minoxidil helped regrow hair from NW3 to NW2 in 5 months despite initial shedding, with additional use of Vitamin D3/K2 on the scalp. Users discuss patience during shedding and the importance of continuing treatments like Minoxidil and Finasteride.

      community Is this new hair growth? Former slick bald patches.

      in Is this regrowth?  16 upvotes 1 year ago
      A user, 42 M, NW 5-6, used oral Dutasteride, Minoxidil, RU58841 topical, micro needling, Nizoral shampoo, saw palmetto gummies, vitamin D gummies, and scalp massages for 2 months. They noticed many small light hairs on previously bald areas and are questioning if these will darken or remain vellus hairs.

      community bpc-157 scalp injections. 3 months

      in Progress Pictures  52 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced reduced hair shedding after three months of injecting 1mg BPC-157 into the scalp, while continuing to use dutasteride and minoxidil. The injections are painful, and the user sometimes switches to injecting into the buttocks.

      community Hair greed made me switch to Dut too early

      in Chat  42 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user switched from finasteride to dutasteride for hair loss but faced increased shedding and anxiety, regretting not staying with finasteride longer. Other users shared mixed experiences, advising patience with dutasteride, as it may take up to a year to show results.

      community WHITE STUFF COMING OUT OF SCALP

       4 upvotes 8 years ago
      The conversation discusses hair regrowth after a health condition, with the appearance of white substance on the scalp. Suggestions include it being sebum or White Piedra, with a recommendation to try Nizoral.

      community 5 months progress on oral finasteride & minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  203 upvotes 7 months ago
      A 23-year-old shares their 5-month progress using oral finasteride and minoxidil for hair loss, noting initial reduced shedding and later thicker hair shedding. Users reassure that multiple sheds are normal and indicate progress.

      community 34m started on minoxidil foam 5% , 2 weeks in and hair shed !

      in Minoxidil  3 upvotes 2 months ago
      A 34-year-old male started using 5% minoxidil foam for hair loss and experienced shedding, which is a normal part of the process. He is considering adding finasteride to his regimen but is concerned about potential side effects, particularly sexual performance issues.

      community 1 month of 0.5 Dut + 2.5 Oral Min + Ketoconazole Shampoo

      in Is this regrowth?  62 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth in temples, eyebrows, eyelashes, and beard after one month of using 0.5 mg Dutasteride, 2.5 mg Oral Minoxidil, and Ketoconazole Shampoo, with no side effects. They are still experiencing scalp shedding but expect further progress.

      community MCL1 does anyone knows anthying about it

      in Research/Science  9 upvotes 1 year ago
      MCL-1 protein may help maintain hair follicles in the growth phase and prevent miniaturization. There is interest in experimental treatments like exosomes, peptides, or stem cell serums to upregulate MCL-1 for hair loss, especially for those not using minoxidil or finasteride.

      community Check out this shed-topical finasteride/topical minoxidil

      in Progress Pictures  253 upvotes 3 years ago
      This conversation is about a user who has been using topical finasteride and minoxidil to treat their hair loss, with the result being an intense shedding period. Other users have offered advice and encouragement for them to keep going with the treatment, suggesting they may see significant regrowth in 6 months time.

      community Hair Growth Progress Reversed. Help.

      in Treatments  128 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth with oral Minoxidil, dandruff shampoo, topical Nanoxidil, and Revita Shampoo but lost progress after stopping Nanoxidil temporarily. They are now using topical Nanoxidil and oral dutasteride but are experiencing increased shedding and are unsure whether to continue or revert to their original regimen.